The Progressives' Party Law on candidacy for parliamentary elections
Party list for parliamentary elections
The constituency association of the Progress Party in each constituency shall propose candidates for the party.
If one constituency association operates in Reykjavík, it is permitted to propose candidates in both Reykjavík constituencies (north and south).
Methods for selecting a candidate list
The electoral district assembly decides on the method for selecting the list and finalises the candidate list.
The rules regarding nominations must be submitted at least 6 months before regular elections.
Possible avenues for nomination (according to section 5.1 of the laws of the Progress Party):
Representative election
Closed primary
Double constituency assembly
Nomination
Open primary
The amendment was approved in 2011
At the party congress in 2011, amendments were approved that introduced a special section on candidacy matters.
Aim: to establish a clearer framework for the process and ensure consistency between constituencies.
The contents of the laws consist of:
Clear ways to choose a list
Timings and deadlines regarding voting rights and eligibility
Objective of the candidacy rules
The rules of the proposal are designed to ensure:
Equal opportunities for all to stand for election
Members have a real impact
That only they have an influence who ought to have it.
Agreement and trust in the process and results
Consistency between the party's offerings and policies
